This morning I had a really hard time waking up. I started to fall into self pity or self loathing about it and then I resolved (and with God's help) to accept it. Then I realized that it really wasn't that late. It was still before nine when I fed the kids. Even though I fell back asleep for a short nap we made it to church on time and everything was ok.

Our readings were about denying the flesh and being humble not fighting. This was very interesting given an encounter with an individual who quoted that very scripture last night. I had a dilemma with this individual because he expressed a lot of strong opinions, judgements, and conflicts even though he professed the steps and the Lord very well. I spoke to him and he used this scripture to justify his opinions, to judge another and to rationalize his fight. As he spoke to me the quote came to mind "And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone,...".

Today after mass I realized that I must do the same for this individual. I must let go of my strong opinions, quit judgeing him and not try to change him with a fight.
My ponsor said to me that the truth does not need to defend itself. My part can be to be meek and humble of heart buit be strong in the truth about myself.

We had a nice little dinner today for my dad's birthday.